College Algebra (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321979478
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-947-6

Chapter 5 - Section 5.1 - Polynomial Functions and Models - 5.1 Assess Your Understanding - Page 338: 40

Answer

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Work Step by Step

1st step (black graph): The parent function: $y=x^5$ 2nd step (green graph): Shrink by a factor of 1/2. $y=\frac{1}{2}x^5$ 3rd step (red graph): Translate 2 units down. $y=\frac{1}{2}x^5-2$ Final step (blue graph): Translate 1 unit to the right. $y=\frac{1}{2}(x-1)^5-2$
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